Patagonia Men's Alpine Wind Jacket
by Patagonia, Active Jackets
Patagonia Men's Alpine Wind Jacket
On high ridges, steep ice and anything alpine, Patagonia's new Alpine Wind Jacket serves as a true best of all worlds staple. It excels as a standalone shell for blustery rock climbs, coolweather trail runs and highoutput ski tours. And then, when conditions have you ice and alpine climbing, it functions as a lightly insulated windshirt on the approach that doubles as a frictionless midlayer when its time to bundle up and tiein. The polyester ripstop shell, with Deluge DWR treatment, sheds snow and blocks wind, while the smooth, lightly brushed hanging mesh liner wicks moisture, dries fast and doesnt bind to your baselayers. Superlight stretchwoven underarm panels enhance breathability and allow for unimpaired arm motion, and zippers close the three pockets two hand, one chest. A drawcord hem, elastic cuffs, a heattransfer reflective logo and regular coil, centerfront zipper with DWR finish round out the features. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program.
- A super lightweight, lined windshirt for alpine pursuits; designed for use as a layering piece or an outer layer
- Shell: 1.3-oz 20-denier 100% polyester ripstop with Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish. Panels: 4.6-oz 75-denier 90% polyester (100% recycled)/10% spandex. Lining: 100% polyester brushed-tricot mesh
- Lightweight, breathable polyester ripstop fabric with a Deluge DWR® (durable water repellent) finish
- Slightly brushed polyester mesh liner wicks moisture and dries fast
- Stretch-woven underarm panels provide breathability, stretch for unimpeded range of motion
- DWR-coated center-front zipper
- Elastic cuffs
- Pockets: Exterior chest pocket, two zippered hand pockets
- Drawcord hem
- Ideal Uses: Cold Trails, Ski Touring, High Ridges, Ice Climbing, Alpine Climbing
- Regular fit
- 326 g (11.5 oz)
Reviews - Patagonia Men's Alpine Wind
Mike Kovach -
11/26/2009
Great packable multipurpose jacket
This is the ideal jacket for the active athlete. I use mine to wear to the gym on cool/cold days as it packs down so small I can easily stuff it in my gym bag. This jacket has so many great uses and is the perfect balance of light weight, warmth and breathability. I've also used mine for running, bike riding and hiking. The fit of this jacket is spot on. I'm 5'11" and 172 lbs and the size medium is perfect.
Jeff Olen -
10/28/2009
Great jacket
Based on weight, comfort and versatility, this is the best shell I ever had. Over a wicking T-shirt and a fleece shirt, it keeps me warm into the mid- to low thirties. If the temperature drops below that, I add a fleece vest, either over or under the jacket. For temperatures in the teens, I substitute a a fleece jacket for the vest, again either under or over. Yes, it's light enough to go under and roomy enough to go over. I like it so much I bought the women's version for my wife.
Toby Hilton -
10/9/2009
Great Jacket
I bought this to stop the wind and because it packs up very small. It does this very well. The fit is good for me . I'm 6'2" 170 lb.
